Executive Manager Governance Services

**Position No**: 132/2024
**Work Type**: Permanent - Full Time
- Are you looking for an organisation that is values-led? A vibrant community amid breathtaking natural beauty that makes a real difference to the lives of everyday Australians.
- We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.
- We are family - friendly and embrace flexible working conditions.
- With its stunning coastline and waterways, Mandurah was named ‘**_Australia’s Top Tourism Town’ in 2023._**

If you are you an experienced professional driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving City committed to organisational excellence, look no further. We are a forward-thinking Local Government Authority dedicated to providing exceptional support and services.

Due to an exciting internal promotion, the City of Mandurah is currently looking for an experienced and dynamic individual to fill the position of Executive Manager Governance Services. Your leadership will be pivotal in achieving our strategic, financial, operational, and statutory objectives while fostering a positive workplace culture.

In this role, which is offered as a full-time permanent position or available as a 5-year fixed term contract (at full-time hours), you will lead and develop your team which includes Governance and Legal Services, Commercial Services and Risk and Compliance, to ensure strategic and operational management objectives are met.

**Imagine a future with us**

The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. We are woven by waterways (gabi), a city with a village heart (mandjoo koort).

At the City, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance.

**But enough about us, let’s talk about you**

You will be responsible for leading:

- The City’s Governance Services, Legal Services and Information Management Services to ensure organisational transparency, accountability and compliance with statutory obligations.
- The delivery of commercial services, including Procurement Services, Contracts Services and Property Services for improved commercial outcomes and to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, City policies and procedures.
- The City’s Risk Management Framework, Business Continuity Plan and City’s Strategic Internal Audit framework to support continuous improvement of the City’s services.

You will have a passion for upskilling the People Leaders in your team to coach and mentor their teams and assist them to implement initiatives that drive culture, engagement and performance. In addition, you will understand team dynamics and key business priorities to provide advice and support to your People Leaders on effectively managing their teams.

**What impact will you make?**
- **Strategic Leadership**: Lead, develop and implement short-term and long-term strategic plans to achieve business objectives. You will provide outstanding leadership, communicate professionally and work with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a complex team effort.
- **Operational Excellence**: Promote continuous service improvement, compliance, risk management and customer satisfaction through effective management of resources and assets.
- **Financial Management**: Oversee the achievement of annual financial objectives for your area.
- **Quality Assurance**: Ensure the City’s compliance with legislative requirements.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**:Cultivate and maintain effective relationships across the City working to best practice standards and displaying a high degree of professionalism.
- **Policy Development**: Create and implement governance policies and strategies that promote ethical and productive workplace behaviour.
- **Team Leadership**: Encourage open communication and empower and build the capabilities of your team.

**What you will bring to the team**
- Degree relevant to the duties of this position i.e. in law, business management or corporate governance related field.
- 10 years knowledge and experience leading multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of high level advice and support in the fields of corporate governance, risk, procurement and contracts.
- Highly developed financial management skills for budget preparation and control.
- Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation relating to governance, prop